United States of America v. Grynberg Petroleum Co.

Filing 17

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer: Scheduling Conference held on 4/23/2012. The court GRANTS 13 Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify. The government shall file their motion requesting partial judgment on summa ry judgment no later than May 9, 2012; the defendant shall respond to this motion no later than June 11, 2012; the government shall file its reply no later than June 25, 2012. The court will stay all discovery pending ruling on the governments motion . The parties shall put together a conference call and then contact Magistrate Judge Shaffer's chambers (303.844.2117) within 72 hours of a ruling on this motion (if itis denied) to address further settings in this case. (FTR: Robin Mason) (cbscd, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer
Civil Action: 11-cv-02945-WYD-CBS
Date: April 23, 2012

FTR - Reporter Deck-Courtroom A402
Courtroom Deputy: Robin Mason

Parties:

Counsel:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Amanda Adams Rocque

Plaintiff,

v.
GRYNBERG PETROLEUM CO.,

Phillip Dean Barber
Terry Jo Epstein

Defendant.

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER
HEARING: RULE 16(b) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE
Court in session:
9:26 a.m.
Court calls case. Appearances of counsel.
Discussion regarding the defendant’s (opposed) MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify File an
Amended Answer (Docket No. 13, filed on 4/19/2012). Mr. Barber and Ms. Rocque present oral
arguments to court regarding this motion. After discussion, counsel for the plaintiff is no longer in
opposition to this motion.
ORDERED: The court GRANTS the defendant’s (opposed) MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify
File an Amended Answer (Docket No. 13, filed on 4/19/2012).
Discussion regarding setting discovery deadlines, possibly resolving this case by dispositive motion,
staying all discovery until a ruling on the dispositive motion has been made, depositions to be taken,
and the plaintiff possibly moving for a partial judgment on motion for summary judgment (on the
legal question(s) only).
ORDERED: The government shall file their motion requesting partial judgment on summary
judgment no later than May 9, 2012; the defendant shall respond to this motion no
later than June 11, 2012; the government shall file its reply no later than June 25,
2012. The court will stay all discovery pending ruling on the government’s motion.

The parties shall put together a conference call and then contact Magistrate Judge
Shaffer’s chambers (303.844.2117) within 72 hours of a ruling on this motion (if it
is denied) to address further settings in this case.
Discussion regarding the defendants possibly filing a cross-motion. In the event that a cross-motion
is filed, the parties shall adhere to the same deadlines set forth above.
HEARING CONCLUDED.
Court in recess:
Total time in court:

9:43 a.m.
00:17

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